The preliminary investigation indicates that Loskarn may have taken his own life, according to the sheriff’s office. His body has since been transported to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for Autopsy. The investigation continues.

Loskarn, the top aide to top aide to Tennessee Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander, had been ordered not to use the Internet and was required to wear an electronic ankle bracelet. He was scheduled to appear in D.C. federal court on Feb. 10.

“For everyone involved,” Alexander said, “this is a sad and tragic story from beginning to end.”

Loskarn’s promising career came to a halt in December after federal agents raided his home in the 1800 block of Burke Street SE.

Federal prosecutors had argued against releasing Loskarn because he was a potential suicide risk.